Gary Richrath

Gary Richrath
Gary Richrath, 1980.
Gary Richrath, 1980.
Background information
Birth nameGary Dean Richrath
Born(1949-10-18)October 18, 1949[1]
Peoria, Illinois[1]
DiedSeptember 13, 2015(2015-09-13) (aged 65)[1]
GenresHard rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, slide guitar
Years active1968–2015

Gary Dean Richrath (October 18, 1949 – September 13, 2015)[1] was an American guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989.

  1. ^ a b c d "Gary Richrath Obituary - East Peoria, IL". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2018-01-30.